Silverstone Performance Vehicles
Silverstone Performance Vehicles
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snowy

Original Poster:

541 posts

310 months

Tuesday 6th September 2005
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Is Silverstone TVR going to re open, as the article in Sprint indicates not, could someone clarify the situation.

SXS

3,065 posts

286 months

Tuesday 6th September 2005
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Went into receivership last I heard, and there was a rumour the factory was stepping in to help but that went foul too, so its just a matter of cleaning up and then full closure I think.

lundinoir

633 posts

254 months

Tuesday 6th September 2005
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The Sprint article is correct.

rude girl

6,937 posts

288 months

Tuesday 6th September 2005
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The guys from Silverstone are planning to run as independents. I think they're just sorting out final details now and will be back with us shortly - I was in contact with them briefly at the end of last week.

There's a statement somewhere on PH. I think they post under the login 'Silverstone' if you want to do a quick search.

trackcar

6,453 posts

255 months

Tuesday 6th September 2005
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rude girl said:
The guys from Silverstone are planning to run as independents. I think they're just sorting out final details now and will be back with us shortly - I was in contact with them briefly at the end of last week.

There's a statement somewhere on PH. I think they post under the login 'Silverstone' if you want to do a quick search.


i was really pleased to hear this news as i thought the guys at sillystone were great. customer service was excellent. when they're back the people of northampton can breathe a sigh of relief

v41ley

3,019 posts

267 months

Wednesday 7th September 2005
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Spoke with Steve last week as I'm trying to get my Chim serviced. They were planning to be up and running this week but I have not heard from him yet. I understand they are just scheduling all the work requests received to-date to fill up the workshop diary. Hope to hear from them soon.

targarama

14,782 posts

312 months

Wednesday 7th September 2005
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SXS said:
Went into receivership last I heard, and there was a rumour the factory was stepping in to help but that went foul too, so its just a matter of cleaning up and then full closure I think.


The Sprint article made it sound like the factory changed their minds. Again. I know TVR is a privately held company and we have no business knowing their business so to speak, but as customers/prospective customers IMO we need a clear consistent story to be confident in their product.

TVR if you're listening, get your act together. The way things 'appear' to the public at the moment you don't deserve to sell any products, a good kicking would be more appropriate (for ruining the already weak reputation of GB best independent sports car manufacturer). It all about perception. Perceived quality (think Merc, BMW), perceived reliability (think German again - not really that reliable though), perceived VFM etc. etc.

lundinoir

633 posts

254 months

Wednesday 7th September 2005
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I've not heard from Steve for a while now. Does anyone have his new contact number and/or email? There are some outstanding mods and upgrades we need to discuss

v41ley

3,019 posts

267 months

Monday 12th September 2005
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Any news from Silverstone anyone ?
It's all gone quiet !
Steve - can you call me ?

rude girl

6,937 posts

288 months

Monday 12th September 2005
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News just before the weekend was that there should be something to report in a few days.

v41ley

3,019 posts

267 months

Friday 16th September 2005
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rude girl said:
News just before the weekend was that there should be something to report in a few days.



Still not heard a peep. Anyone else with an update ?

Podie

46,649 posts

304 months

Friday 16th September 2005
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I've heard rumours on the grapevine that the lads will be back. I'm sure when there is any news Matt or Steve will announce it.

old64er

1,388 posts

267 months

Friday 16th September 2005
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looks like it has been announced, see the news

Podie

46,649 posts

304 months

v41ley

3,019 posts

267 months

Friday 16th September 2005
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Excellent news
Just booked a service for Wednesday !

lundinoir

633 posts

254 months

Friday 16th September 2005
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v41ley said:
Excellent news
Just booked a service for Wednesday !


I've been trying to contact them via the telephone and email on their website and there is no answer and the emails bounce back. Do you have a different number or email for them?

v41ley

3,019 posts

267 months

Sunday 18th September 2005
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lundinoir said:

v41ley said:
Excellent news
Just booked a service for Wednesday !



I've been trying to contact them via the telephone and email on their website and there is no answer and the emails bounce back. Do you have a different number or email for them?


Used the number off the 'Contact Us' section of the web site.

lundinoir

633 posts

254 months

Monday 19th September 2005
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v41ley said:

lundinoir said:


v41ley said:
Excellent news
Just booked a service for Wednesday !




I've been trying to contact them via the telephone and email on their website and there is no answer and the emails bounce back. Do you have a different number or email for them?



Used the number off the 'Contact Us' section of the web site.


I did...

rude girl

6,937 posts

288 months

Monday 19th September 2005
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email steve@silverstonetvr.co.uk

lundinoir

633 posts

254 months

Tuesday 20th September 2005
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Thanks everyone. The emails get returned as undeliverable but I did manage to get through on one of the mobile numbers